Crime Rate in Hoxton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoxton West

The total recorded crimes in Hoxton West, Hackney, UK in February 2025 are around 138 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoxton West crime rate of 0.75 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hoxton West, encompassing approximately 184,156 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Theft from the person: (29) incidents (123.08% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
Hoxton West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cranwood Street with total crimes: 12
  • Bletsoe Walk with total crimes: 9
  • Charles Square with total crimes: 9

How safe is Hoxton West?

To understand the safety of Hoxton West, we need to analyze Hoxton West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hackney:

    • In 2024, Hoxton West reported a higher crime volume than the Hackney average, with 1,175 crimes compared to 1,097. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hoxton West witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hoxton West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hackney average, with 1,872 crimes compared to 1,827. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hoxton West witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hackney, Hoxton West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hoxton West Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Hoxton West has recorded 138 crimes with crime rate of 0.75 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Hackney, UK

In 2024, the total Hoxton West crimes were 1,175. The crime rate of Hoxton West in 2024 was 6.38 (year) or 0.53 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Hackney.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoxton West were around 1,872 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.17 (year) or 0.85 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Hackney.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)CrimesRank (Hackney)
Hoxton East & Shoreditch294 12,767 14,448 1
Hackney Central175 41,562 42,699 2
Homerton220 21,635 22,507 4
Dalston182 31,605 32,522 3
Hackney Wick136 61,205 62,166 5
London Fields135 71,257 52,024 7
Springfield124 101,045 92,133 6
Lea Bridge127 81,076 81,908 8
Woodberry Down125 9993 111,437 16
Victoria88 18879 141,740 10
Clissold107 111,020 101,546 13
Haggerston95 16783 171,562 11
Hackney Downs89 17948 121,549 12
Brownswood105 12704 191,181 19
King's Park97 15908 131,526 14
Stoke Newington104 13801 161,451 15
De Beauvoir104 14813 151,306 17
Shacklewell81 19753 181,200 18
Cazenove81 20498 21928 20
Stamford Hill West42 21600 20668 21

Hoxton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (26 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (47 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Theft from the person (37 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 276 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202513
December 202431
November 202427
October 202450
September 202444
August 202447
April 202445

A total of 178 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202529
January 202513
December 202412
November 202417
October 202428
September 202426
August 202416
April 202437

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 20256
December 20249
November 202420
October 202418
September 20244
August 202412
April 20244

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202511
January 202510
December 20248
November 202412
October 20248
September 20246
August 20243
April 20245

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 202411
November 202419
October 202416
September 202417
August 202411
April 202411

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202528
January 202532
December 202428
November 202435
October 202433
September 202424
August 202440
April 202433

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 202412
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 202416
August 20244
April 20246

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202516
December 202415
November 202410
October 202420
September 20249
August 20245
April 202411

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20255
December 202416
November 202410
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
April 20242

High Crime Locations Hoxton West in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hoxton West postcode area is presented below.

1. Cranwood Street (Map)
Total12
Theft from the person6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bletsoe Walk (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Charles Square (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Drugs2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
5. Vince Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Buckland Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
7. Wenlock Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nile Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
9. Cavendish Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
10. Godwin Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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